I’m usually not into hyperbole, but last Sunday was one of the greatest days of my life. Yes, that’s right — I sat courtside for the Indiana Pacers/Houston Rockets game at Taipei Arena on Oct. 13. Allow me to put that in perspective. It’s not easy being a Pacers fan (because there are so few read more

Another year, another Oscars. As with the last two years, I had a blast consulting for Taiwan’s TV broadcast team, who continue to awe me with their superhuman skills and awesomeness. Last year was a breeze with Ellen hosting, but we knew things would be tougher this year with Neil Patrick Harris doing his extravagant read more

Like everyone else, I found the title Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth too provocative to ignore. “Zealot” carries certain negative connotations, and the use of the word in the title is clearly by design, intended to stir up a shitstorm which it of course did upon its release. But beneath all the controversy, Zealot read more

Thanks to Twilight, vampire books and TV series are everywhere now (well, they’ve always been around, but are finally being noticed). I recently finished watching Season 2 of HBO’s True Blood, and I am up-to-date with Season 1 of CW’s The Vampire Diaries (13 eps). So which is better? (to read the verdict, click on ‘more…’) Bookmark on read more

‘Two Peck’ Fried Chicken in Taiwan is possibly the most sensational fried chicken I have ever tasted. The franchises have branched out like wildfire since the first store opened in 2005, and there’s good reason.

The shop fronts are tiny, but the fried chicken breasts are massive. I don’t know what the heck they do to the chicken, but the batter on the outside is unbelievable crispy and the meat inside is tender and juicy. However, it doesn’t have that disgusting oily feel or after taste to it. And if you want, you can make it spicy for a little extra kick!

According to reports, it’s a secret recipe utilising various Chinese herbs and spices.

The shopkeepers fry the chicken on the spot, so there is a bit of a wait, especially during busy hours, but trust me, it’s well worth the wait. At only TWD 45, it’s a great bargain and one heck of a snack (or a meal).

Check out the website here – all in Chinese, but the pictures tell the story. Might try the nuggets next time.

Where to find

There are over 50 stores in northern Taiwan alone, and I have seen my fair share.

Typical shopfront

Unfortunately, I only remember two. One is just outside exit 5 of Kuting MRT Station (red/green/orange line), and another is a one minute walk from exit 2 of Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall MRT Station (red line).